The Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission has narrowed down the number of designs for further consideration.  Of the 188 designs submitted, 13 were selected to move on.  Some aspects of designs that were favorable included the way the sacred soil was handled, bells or chimes, an unfinished wall, bathrooms, covered shelter, a viewing platform, a pavilion like structure that is not enclosed, memorial benches surrounding a fountain, and a slash through the landscape.  The 26 families are now being given opportunities to view the 13 projects.